Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Trust in Medicine: telehealth or telewealth
Trust in Medicine: telehealth or telewealth
Trust in Medicine: telehealth or telewealth
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Explore the pros and cons of telehealth in therapy and its impact on patient care with Steven Wilson in this thought-provoking episode.
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Get the buttons here!Telehealth vs Telewealth: The Impact of Technology on Therapy
Episode Overview
- Telehealth can feel impersonal to some patients.
- Group therapy is seen as more suitable for stable individuals.
- Technology has always played a role in medicine, sometimes causing disconnects.
- There is a shortage of psychiatrists, leading to increased reliance on nurse practitioners.
- Quality of care in telehealth is debated among patients.
You need to believe the people in the room are professionals but in telehealth you're just looking at a TV.
In this episode of The Leaves of a Victim Never More, Steven Wilson takes listeners on a journey through the complexities of modern mental health care. The discussion centres around the use of telehealth in therapy and the varying opinions on its effectiveness. Group therapy participants share their thoughts on the lack of physical presence in telehealth sessions, with some finding it impersonal and others appreciating the convenience.
The episode also explores the hierarchy between group therapy and individual therapy, highlighting the belief that group therapy is for those who are more stable and have moved past crisis mode. Steven reads from Neil Postman's Technopoly, specifically the section on medical technology, to provide historical context on how technology has always played a role in medicine.
The episode delves into the idea that while technology can aid in diagnosis and treatment, it can also create a disconnect between patient and provider. With anecdotes about the stethoscope's invention and its initial reception, Steven draws parallels to today's telehealth practices. The conversation touches on the shortage of psychiatrists in the United States and the increasing reliance on nurse practitioners, sparking a debate about the quality of care.
This episode is a deep dive into the evolving landscape of mental health care, questioning whether technology is enhancing or hindering the therapeutic process. If you're curious about how modern technology impacts mental health treatment, this episode offers valuable perspectives and heartfelt reflections.